dec 16, 1773 - Boston Tea Party
Description:
Following the Tea Act of 1773, many colonists (reported to be Sons of Liberty) boarded the British East India Company's ships and threw chests of tea off into the ocean. Following this event, the Coercive Acts of 1774 would be passed.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1773
Now
~ 250 years ago
